Night fell again.
The Imperial Preceptor's Residence.
After a day of tireless effort, Wan Qijin was finally able to get up from the bed. At first, he was still a little clumsy and almost fell off the warm jade bed.
Now, he has returned to normal and tiptoed to the soft couch where Tu Shan Ling Xi was.
Tu Shan Lingxi was fast asleep, her small chest rising and falling, her jade-like face radiating a luminous white light, and her red lips seeming to beckon Wan Qijin.
Wan Qijin watched with envy, and he began to slowly move closer to Tu Shanlingxi, lowering his head and kissing the girl's red lips.
"Hmm..."
Tu Shan Lingxi was sleeping soundly when she was suddenly kissed by a man. She didn't wake up, but she immediately started dreaming.
In her dream, she seemed to dream of something, like some slippery meat was about to touch her mouth, fragrant and delicious.
In her dream, Tu Shan Lingxi looked at the huge piece of tender meat right in front of her. Hmm, how could she not eat the meat that was being fed to her?
So, Tu Shan Lingxi "cooperated" by opening her mouth, a move that startled Wan Qijin, who was then secretly delighted.
Wan Qijin became even more certain that Tu Shan Lingxi must like him very much and must want to do some naughty things with him in her dreams, which is why she was so proactive.
"Xi'er, hiss—"
However, Wan Qijin's joy was short-lived, as a sharp pain shot through her lips, drawing blood and filling the air with the metallic taste of blood.
Wan Qijin's dodging movements were so exaggerated that they startled Tu Shan Lingxi awake. She opened her mouth, her large, bright eyes filled with confusion.
Tu Shan Lingxi was sleeping soundly, even dreaming of a piece of roasted meat that was about to escape. How could this be allowed?
So Tu Shan Lingxi chased after that piece of meat and finally managed to bite it. The meat seemed to be undercooked, and she tasted blood.
Moreover, the sound of pain coming from beside her suddenly woke Tu Shan Lingxi up. When she opened her eyes, she saw Wan Qijin covering his mouth.
Wan Qijin, dressed in white with white hair, appeared warm in the dim candlelight, his complexion regaining its rosy hue, gentle and refined, a true gentleman.
However, he now seemed to be in pain, his brows were tightly furrowed, and blood was seeping from the tips of his fingers covering his lips, indicating that he was injured.
"Xi'er, you really are—"
"ah?"
Seeing Tu Shan Lingxi's dazed expression, as if she was still a little slow to react, Wan Qijin felt both annoyed and amused. This little fox was really infuriating.
However, the thought of the little fox about to run away with a wild man behind his back immediately made Wan Qijin's smile disappear.
He couldn't just stand by and watch Xi'er fall into another man's arms. He had to keep her here first. They were the real couple, weren't they?
"Xi'er, it's so late, let's go to bed."
"Oh, but you seem to be bleeding..."
Tu Shan Lingxi looked at Wan Qijin walking towards her and wanted to move back in fear. After all, the man's aura was too terrifying, and she sensed a sense of danger.
However, having finally come back to life, how could Wan Qijin possibly give up so easily upon seeing Tu Shan Lingxi?
He remained unmoved, his gaze still fixed firmly on Tu Shan Lingxi, as he walked towards her step by step, and suddenly scooped her up in his arms.
"ah--"
"Xi'er, don't be afraid. We are an open and aboveboard husband and wife, and we should be together. It doesn't matter if others hear us."
Wan Qijin's words were pointed, but it was clear that Tu Shan Lingxi did not understand.
Good nights are too short to talk about, so let's not talk about things that don't make sense. Now is the time when a short separation can make a marriage even better.
In the candlelight, shadows swayed, and soft, melodious voices, like the warbling of nightingales, drifted out…
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